2011 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off whenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open a window, push the
switchdownandholdit.Releasethe
switch when you want the window to
stop. Pull back on the switch and
hold it to close the window.
To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go
down or up all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly.
If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
The windows will operate f or up to
10 minutes af ter you turn of f the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction.
Except DX and Canadian DX-G Except DX and Canadian DX-G
Power Windows
AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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If equipped
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console.
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, brief ly move the switch in
either direction.
To tilt the moonroof , push the center
of the moonroof switch straight up.
To stop the moonroof f rom tilting
f ully open, push the moonroof switch
forward.To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull or push the moonroof
switch lightly to the f irst detent and
hold it. The moonroof will stop when
you release the switch.To close the moonroof f ully, push
the moonroof switch f orward to the
second detent, then release it. The
moonroof closes all the way. To stop
the moonroof f rom closing all the
way,brieflymovetheswitchin
either direction.
Moonroof
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MOONROOF SWITCH
Tilt
Close Open
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause seriousinjury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
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The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to
operate.If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Auto Reverse Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
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103
TAB
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
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On all models except U.S. DX
On All EX-L, Canadian SE and Si models
Mirrors
Adjusting the Power MirrorsHeated Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCHADJUSTMENT SWITCH
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch:ON(right),DoorActivated,
andOFF(left).IntheDoor
Activated (center) position, the light
comesonwhenyou:Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter.
Remove the key from the ignition.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
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Parking Brake, Interior L ights
Ceiling L ight
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
105
PARKING BRAKE LEVER DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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After all doors are closed tightly, the
light(s) dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
If you do not open any door af ter you
unlock the driver’s door or remove
the key from the ignition switch, the
light(s) f ades out in about 30
seconds.
If you leave any door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light(s) will go of f af ter 3
minutes.The f ront ceiling light has a two-
position switch; Door Activated and
OFF.
The f ront ceiling light has two
spotlights. Push the spotlight lenses
to turn them on and off.Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
the light on and of f .
On models with moonroof
On models with moonroof OnU.S.LXandLX-Smodels
Interior Lights
Spotlights
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OFF
SWITCHES
DOOR
ACTIVATED
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The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, push the instrument
panel brightness control buttons
under the driver’s side vent with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
On Canadian Si model
Interior Convenience Items
Courtesy L ight
Interior L ights, Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
107
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
COAT HOOK
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETVANITY MIRROR
COIN BOX
If equipped
: CENTER POCKET
COURTESY LIGHT
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding its cover backward.
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The EX, EX-L, and Si models without
navigation system have another
accessory power socket in the center
console compartment. When more
than one socket is being used, the
combined power rating of the
accessories should be 120 watts or
less (10 amps).
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
If equipped
Beverage Holders
Console Compartment
A ccessory Power Socket Glove Box
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LEVER
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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